Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Indianapolis, IN65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 65 |
| Affordability | 82 | 86 |
| Housing | 65 | 67 |
| Jobs | 33 | 71 |
| Safety | 54 | 23 |
| Climate | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities | 47 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $3,913 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,267 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 3.7% |
| Population | 408.4K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 197 |